Actor Idris Elba becomes Sir after being knighted for charity work with young people

Actor Idris Elba has been knighted for his charity work with young people, the BBC reports. He has launched a campaign against knife crime.

Dutch coach Sarina Wiegman, who coaches the England women's national football team that won the European Championship this summer, is being honored with the award "honorary damehood".

Actress Meera Syal is being honored and is now entitled to the title "Dame".